| HB 110 | Author: | Pena | Rios Ybarra | Guillen | Lucio III | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley. |
| HB 111 | Author: | Pena | Hodge |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the joint or separate prosecution of a capital felony charged against two or more defendants. |
| HB 112 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/12/2009 H Referred to Elections | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines. |
| HB 113 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility requirements for appointment as county elections administrator. |
| HB 348 | Author: | Pena | Leibowitz |
| Sponsor: | Carona | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the punishment for theft of certain aluminum, bronze, or copper materials. |
| HB 387 | Author: | Pena | King, Phil | Farabee | Bonnen | Flynn |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. |
| HB 1087 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass. |
| HB 1239 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by sex offenders and to the collection and exchange of information regarding those offenders. |
| HB 1618 | Author: | Pena | Creighton |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the civil and criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties. |
| HB 1884 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing the conveyance of certain state real property from the Department of State Health Services to Hidalgo County for the provision of outpatient health care services or another public purpose. |
| HB 1885 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/05/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | |
| Caption: | Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify. |
| HB 2036 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 H Referred to Elections | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of countywide voting locations by certain counties. |
| HB 2152 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of the South Texas International Airport at Edinburg as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley. |
| HB 2209 | Author: | Pena | Bohac | Leibowitz |
| Sponsor: | Van de Putte | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2009 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors. |
| HB 3919 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify in an administrative, executive, legislative, or civil judicial proceeding. |
| HB 3920 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2009 H Referred to Elections | |
| Caption: | Relating to the application for voter registration; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 3921 | Author: | Pena | Naishtat |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the filing by political committees of reports of political contributions and expenditures in connection with a runoff election. |
| HB 3922 | Author: | Pena | Naishtat |
| Sponsor: | Zaffirini | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to notification sent by the Texas Ethics Commission to certain persons regarding deadlines to file reports. |
| HB 3923 | Author: | Pena | Naishtat |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the method of delivery of notices relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. |
| HB 3924 | Author: | Pena | Naishtat |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities. |
| HB 4236 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2009 H Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas - Pan American. |
| HB 4237 | Author: | Pena | Leibowitz | Alonzo | Hughes | Martinez, "Mando" |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to publication of certain matters in certain media that are privileged and not grounds for a libel action. |
| HB 4399 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2009 H No action taken in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties. |
| HCR 5 | Author: | Pena | Vaught | Turner, Chris | Maldonado | Farias |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Posthumously conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Pedro Cano of Hidalgo County for his heroic actions in World War II. |
| HCR 10 | Author: | Pena | Deshotel | Branch |
| Sponsor: | Ellis | |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. |
| HCR 86 | Author: | Pena | Anderson | Lucio III | Gonzales |
| Sponsor: | Lucio | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. |
| HCR 205 | Author: | Pena |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Dr. Larry N. Balli on the 24th anniversary of his Edinburg dental practice. |
| HJR 90 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 H Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the time in which the legislature may enact or modify districts for the state legislature or the United States House of Representatives. |
| HR 201 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales | Flores |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | Welcoming members of Amigos Del Valle, Incorporated, to the State Capitol for Senior Day on February 10, 2009. |
| HR 202 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Benjamin H. Garza of Edinburg on his receipt of the Lone Star FFA Degree from the Texas FFA. |
| HR 203 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Melissa Castano of Edinburg on being named a 2008 Student of the Year by the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program of The University of Texas at Austin. |
| HR 204 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Avery Garcia as Miss Pre-Teen Edinburg 2009. |
| HR 205 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 7:57AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Alexis Renae Garcia on her selection as Miss Edinburg 2009. |
| HR 206 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Judge Juan R. Partida for his contributions to the community of the Rio Grande Valley. |
| HR 269 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM | |
| Caption: | Commending Brian Iglesias of Edinburg for his achievements. |
| HR 270 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Jose Borrego of Edcouch. |
| HR 271 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando" |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Dr. Blandina Cardenas on her distinguished service as president of The University of Texas-Pan American. |
| HR 277 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Edinburg Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 288 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 7:57AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Leadership Edinburg Class XX. |
| HR 360 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Mariachi Dos Mil of Johnny Economedes High School in Edinburg for its many achievements. |
| HR 361 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Mariachi Primer Orgullo of Edinburg High School for its many achievements. |
| HR 362 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Mariachi Oro of Edinburg North High School for its many achievements. |
| HR 363 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing October 14, 2008, as the centennial of Edinburg's designation as the seat of Hidalgo County. |
| HR 508 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM | |
| Caption: | Commending members of the Association of Public Administrators at The University of Texas-Pan American for their dedication to the field of public administration. |
| HR 654 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Department of Rehabilitation at The University of Texas-Pan American. |
| HR 655 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Lloyd Jefferson "Bob" Roberts, Jr., of Edinburg. |
| HR 758 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM | |
| Caption: | Commending the Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas for the services and programs they provide in behalf of the state's young people and their families. |
| HR 783 | Author: | Pena | Flores | Gonzales | Rios Ybarra | Lucio III |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2009 8:18AM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the Rio Grande Valley VA Hospital March to San Antonio. |
| HR 850 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Hermelinda Economedes of Edinburg. |
| HR 851 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing National Walk to Work Day on April 3, 2009, and Walk or Bike to Work and School Week in Edinburg from April 3-10, 2009. |
| HR 852 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Jim McKone on his induction into The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor. |
| HR 853 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring David Lopez of Edinburg on his 50-year career as a barber and congratulating David and Emma Avila Lopez on their golden wedding anniversary. |
| HR 854 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Texas actor Valente Rodriguez for his contributions to the community. |
| HR 855 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the week of April 26 through May 2, 2009, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. |
| HR 890 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Lupe Garcia on his induction into The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor. |
| HR 891 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Ciro Trevino of Edinburg for being named the 2008 School Board Trustee of the Year by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association. |
| HR 1251 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Albert "Beto" Garza, Jr. |
| HR 1252 | Author: | Pena | Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Alfredo R. Longoria of Edinburg. |
| HR 1253 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Armando and Francisca Salinas of Elsa. |
| HR 1427 | Author: | Pena | Gonzales | Guillen | Lucio III | Rios Ybarra |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2009 9:36AM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the military heroism of Pedro Cano. |
| HR 1880 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2009 10:44AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on the centennial of the founding of the city's first organized school. |
| HR 1936 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Edinburg Lions Club. |
| HR 2041 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Leonel Garza, Sr., of Elsa. |
| HR 2237 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Shaine Mata of Mission for his participation in and media coverage of the Rio Grande Valley VA Hospital March to San Antonio. |
| HR 2239 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM | |
| Caption: | In memory of former Edinburg mayor Alfonso Rene Ramirez. |
| HR 2387 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Tyler and Jillian Lampley of Austin on their third wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2417 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Gilberto Garza, Jr., on his retirement as superintendent of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. |
| HR 2590 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Richard H. Garcia on his 2009 election as mayor of Edinburg. |
| HR 2591 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Pete Diaz, Jr., of Rio Grande City. |
| HR 2669 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | In memory of Daryl Paul Hury. |
| HR 2670 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Ana Jimenez for her achievements as an educator. |
| HR 2671 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Kathleen Patricia McCartan of Austin on her many achievements. |
| HR 2672 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Ron Whitlock for his successful career in broadcasting and his outstanding service to his community. |
| HR 2673 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Pedro Diaz IV for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña. |
| HR 2710 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commemorating the bicentennial in 2010 of the Grito de Dolores, the battle cry issued by Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the father of Mexican independence and the namesake of Hidalgo County. |
| HR 2772 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commending Maria Cristina Chirolla, the Colombian consul general in Houston, for her bravery and achievements. |
| HR 2777 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Mitchell Craig Chaney of Brownsville on his outstanding legal career. |
| HR 2787 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals for its advocacy efforts regarding the prevention and treatment of addiction. |
| HR 2788 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Dr. Ernie Joe Chaney of Rancho Viejo on his outstanding achievements. |
| HR 2789 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commending James Stuart Chaney of Brownsville for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña. |
| HR 2825 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Sarah Viranda, Erika Reyna, and Rosario Adriana Wilson for earning their Master of Public Administration degrees from The University of Texas--Pan American. |
| HR 2826 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Robert Schmalzried on his election as mayor of Edcouch. |
| HR 2827 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Commending Maricela De León on her five years of service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña. |
| HR 2828 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Lionel Aron Peña of Edinburg on his achievements and community service. |
| HR 2890 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Valley EMS, Inc., of Edinburg in conjunction with Texas First Responders Day on September 11, 2009. |
| HR 2929 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring Felix Rodriguez, Sr., of Elsa for his service to his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II. |
| HR 3095 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Jacquelyn Camille "Jacky" Alamia of Austin on her graduation from Westlake High School. |
| HR 3096 | Author: | Pena |
| Last Action: | 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the Delta chapter of Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc., for its contributions to The University of Texas-Pan American and to the greater community. |
| HB 65 | Author: | Lucio III | Martinez, "Mando" | Rios Ybarra | Pena | Oliveira |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in South Texas. |
| HB 69 | Author: | Guillen | Berman | Pena | Flores |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty. |
| HB 76 | Author: | Flynn | Hardcastle | Hopson | Pena | Paxton |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system and the use of electronic paycards. |
| HB 91 | Author: | Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales | Pena | Guillen | Rios Ybarra |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley. |
| HB 215 | Author: | Guillen | Pena | Gattis | Marquez | King, Tracy O. |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 236 | Author: | Rodriguez | Pena | Guillen |
| Sponsor: | Watson | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the procedures to obtain an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps. |
| HB 408 | Author: | Isett | Pena | Guillen |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
| HB 536 | Author: | Anchia | Pena | Madden | Leibowitz |
| Sponsor: | Van de Putte | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the voter registration of a person who submits a federal postcard application to vote in an election. |
| HB 551 | Author: | Madden | Pena |
| Sponsor: | Harris | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting. |
| HB 559 | Author: | Hernandez | Pena |
| Sponsor: | Gallegos | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the nondisclosure of certain personal information in voter registration records, concealed handgun license records, and tax appraisal records that relates to a justice of the peace. |
| HB 637 | Author: | Guillen | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000. |
| HB 759 | Author: | Martinez Fischer | Cook | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 H Considered in Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving. |
| HB 791 | Author: | Burnam | Hilderbran | King, Phil | Pena | Bohac |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax. |
| HB 831 | Author: | Taylor | Pena | Fletcher | Oliveira | Sheffield |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption from certain taxation of certain organizations. |
| HB 959 | Author: | Bonnen | Pena | Taylor | King, Phil |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers. |
| HB 1172 | Author: | Martinez, "Mando" | Pena | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain partially disabled veterans. |
| HB 1203 | Author: | Elkins | Pena |
| Sponsor: | Hegar | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of a person to act as the agent of a property owner in a property tax matter. |
| HB 1335 | Author: | Gonzalez Toureilles | Martinez Fischer | McCall | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision. |
| HB 1391 | Author: | Strama | Miklos | Villarreal | Pena | Bolton |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the promotion and use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. |
| HB 1853 | Author: | Darby | Gallego | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authorization of school district ad valorem tax incentives for historic redevelopment and economic development. |
| HB 1913 | Author: | McReynolds | Pena | Gonzalez Toureilles | Elkins |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves. |
| HB 2165 | Author: | Rose | Pena | Villarreal |
| Sponsor: | Wentworth | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research. |
| HB 2226 | Author: | Parker | Pena | Bohac |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain solar and wind energy devices. |
| HB 2230 | Author: | Parker | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/06/2009 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use. |
| HB 2291 | Author: | Gattis | Oliveira | Paxton | Pena | Harper-Brown |
| Sponsor: | Ogden | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the procedure to be used by a taxing unit in adopting an ad valorem tax rate. |
| HB 2374 | Author: | Guillen | Lucio III | Pena | Martinez, "Mando" | Herrero |
| Sponsor: | Lucio | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems. |
| HB 2806 | Author: | Maldonado | Corte | Fletcher | Pena | Edwards |
| Sponsor: | Van de Putte | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer to a previously held position based on seniority on the return of another firefighter or police officer from a military leave of absence. |
| HB 3022 | Author: | Leibowitz | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on certain motor vehicles. |
| HB 3244 | Author: | Riddle | Rios Ybarra | Pena |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of a centralized sex offender registration authority in certain counties in this state. |
| HB 3613 | Author: | Otto | Oliveira | Paxton | Taylor | Pena |
| Sponsor: | Williams | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead and to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
| HB 3950 | Author: | Turner, Chris | Raymond | Guillen | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the temporary housing in a housing facility of a public university of certain veterans receiving health care treatment. |
| HB 3953 | Author: | Turner, Chris | Raymond | Pena | Guillen |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain veterans traveling to receive health care at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility. |
| HB 3961 | Author: | McReynolds | Pena |
| Sponsor: | Nelson | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of nursing. |
| HB 3971 | Author: | Ritter | Lucio III | Homer | Bonnen | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2009 H Postponed | |
| Caption: | Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land. |
| HB 4793 | Author: | Gonzales | Martinez, "Mando" | Pena |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2009 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of two additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. |
| HCR 73 | Author: | Raymond | Maldonado | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/02/2009 H Referred to Appropriations | |
| Caption: | Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget. |
| HCR 153 | Author: | Guillen | Flores | Gonzales | Pena | Martinez, "Mando" |
| Sponsor: | Zaffirini | |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2009 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | In memory of Manuel Benavidez, Jr. |
| HJR 17 | Author: | Guillen | Berman | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty. |
| HJR 40 | Author: | Guillen | Pena |
| Last Action: | 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000. |
| HJR 48 | Author: | Bonnen | Pena | Taylor | King, Phil |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers. |
| HJR 71 | Author: | Raymond | Maldonado | Pena |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2009 H Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a federal balanced budget. |
| HR 62 | Author: | Veasey | Pena |
| Last Action: | 02/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2009 8:17AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the life of Timothy Brian Cole and recognizing his exoneration through DNA evidence. |
| HR 228 | Author: | Gonzales | Martinez, "Mando" | Pena | Flores |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Hidalgo County Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 229 | Author: | Gonzales | Pena | Flores |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 10, 2009, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 264 | Author: | Turner, Sylvester | Gonzales | Pena | Edwards |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Senior Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 289 | Author: | Alonzo | Lucio III | Flores | Pena | Gonzales |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM | |
| Caption: | Welcoming Hamid Name Pineda, mayor of Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the occasion of his visit to the Texas Capitol. |
| HR 1602 | Author: | Gonzales | Pena | Flores | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM | |
| Caption: | Honoring the life of William Dean "Bill" Peisen of McAllen. |